Victoria
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I'll be fixing this shorty! Sorry for the inconvenience!
Thank you! And don't call me shorty!
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This coupled with the fact that I spent my recent Birthday in hospital has made my wife and daughter determined to make this Fathers Day one that I will never forget.
I would just like to say to all the Fathers in OZ and NZ celebrating today (in fact all Fathers worldwide) to enjoy it to the fullest as you never know what is around the corner.
Ken, I have never said this publicly, but my dad is in a bad way: has been for years. Every day I spend with him is a gift I feel I have received directly from God. We don't count Christmasses anymore, or birthdays, or Father's Days, because no matter what the calender says, it's a red-letter day for our family -- together and happy, just as you are now with yours.
May you, your wife, and daughter savour each second as I do with my parents. May this Father's Day give you incredible joy.
And should you need us for anything, you let us know -- because it's an added blessing to have friends as well as family.
Happy Father's Day, Ken and all out there in Oz/New Zealand!
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Does your lady deserve the best? If she were my wife, I would definitely consider this piece. The company may only have a few decades of history under its belt, but celebrities and international icons often agree on its prestige and balanced design. The retail price is about $5,000, and the watch is, as far as I know, out of production and exists in fairly limited circulation, so the chances of getting called out are about six billon to one - the one being Mr. Muller himself!
Corgi, I know you posted this for our bridegroom, but can you believe that your elegantly written words were so effective, that you have convinced me to get this watch?
I know you're thinking -- yeah, getting Vicky to buy a rep watch is like forcing a linebacker to eat another slice of pizza, but man, that was a powerful write-up in favour of the Conquistador. WOW! Thanks for the tip for all, Corgi.
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Anyways, I'll keep this short and sweet. I am getting married to the love of my life two weeks from tomorrow, who incidentally supports what has turned into this expensive habit of mine
AWWW!!
There is no woman alive that didn't read what you wrote, dpixel8, and didn't have that exact same reaction. Beautiful!
Anyways, what should I get her? I am open to ideas. She likes stainless or anything "non-gold" looking and not "super" blingy.Also would like to keep it under $300 or so.
Please read my reply in this recent thread.
http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&...st&p=308279
That's got wristies from me, and some great links to previous posts along your lines.
I would recommend the Cartier Santos SS. It's an impressive watch out of the box -- sporty, and yet eminently chic. Trusty has Japanese Quartz versions for under $100!
http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main...amp;cPath=21_72
If that's too "older rich lady" look for your blushing bride, try the Santos' two-tone or even the Demoiselle version.
BEST OF LUCK, and mazel tov on your marriage!
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www.trustytime88.com
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Hey George. Thanks for helping out the n00b (at least by post count). I notice you are as helpful that way, as I used to be, so good on you, if I may say.
I'm slacking because I think I'm getting into that mindset that overcomes all veterans eventually:
That this board is for hardcore information, and participation, not an information depot where you post a question and leave, having taken the juice from the board's experience without giving anything back. No offence meant to anyone, certainly not to you UB7, because we've all been there!
But yes, eventually one does get tired of the "Where can I buy the best Sub" types of questions...
I wonder if anyone else notices this transformation in themselves? I'm not pleased with my new attitude, BTW.
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Just curious, whats the turnaround for replys on average? never heard from silix before I left work....
It all depends. He is not like Andrew/Josh who reply seemingly within seconds.
In my experience, Jay replies about 1-2 days from emailing him. He doesn't work weekends. I'm guessing he has been swamped these last days of August with these summer special orders, and I'm sure my post didn't "help".
So overall, I'd say you'll get a reply on Monday, and he will honour your order. If not, I'll have a word with him. Despite having had a QC issue with my first order from him, he's very affable, tries his best to rectify things, and follows up on emails...eventually.
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When I was growing up I didn't appreciate them. Now I laugh for hours.
"Oh no! That's my favourite dollar. I raised it from a cent"
@Ryyannon: LOL! Pink bed...interesting video, thanks! I am outties, but shall finish it (min. 2:12) when I return. It's got a seedy Regine's look to it.
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Awesome
YAY!! Thanks, TeeJay.
Another Big Thanks to you for motivating me to buy this lovely, "flirty" watch as my mum calls it (second mum reference of the day! But then she's the only person around me who shares my passion...).
What do the subdials measure? On Emily's, the '3' dial is a 31 day count, the '6' dial is a 24 hour sweep, and the '9' dial does a 7 day count (she's wearing hers right now as well
)I saw that Narikaa had Emily's smaller HBB Aspen equivalent, and it did seem that the subdials did as you say above. Please note that my big 45mm version also has the datewheel, which the smaller version Emily has doesn't. That was another consideration.
But yeah, my subdials are completely faux. Neither 3 nor 9 are up to much, and the 6 is redundant as it's the seconds.
I'm wearing the Planet Ocean 45mm, and, thanks to a visit to Emily's scumbag dad (who has access to watch tools)I remember him. The chap who never paid a farthing's worth of child support, but has a watch stall or similar? Yuck. Sorry for that, TeeJay.
I was able to loosen the case back enough to then strip the watch, blow out the lint, and re-assembling it, using my own tools to tighten the case back. I've used the same method to tighten the case of my 2531.80 (after replacing the bezel insert) and it was still water resistant, so chances are the Planet Ocean is still water resistant tooSounds fantastic. Due to RWG being down, I haven't read your funny entitled "Patient didn't make it" thread, but I'll follow its progress with interest.
I love when members say they service their own watches. Goes to show, rep watch collectors are just as savvy, if perhaps not more, than gen watch owners out of dint of circumstance. But more than that, because we are at heart tinkerers. They're just geeks.
And I say this as a gen owner who never so much as changed a strap or adjusted my own links before I owned a rep!
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Hello there! Miss.V
Nice & beautiful White Bang!
Thanks! It has really gotten a lot of nice commentaries today, on all 3 boards. This is what a WIS or watch fancier lives for.
Sometime I think: U're a dealer rather than a member, u got a huge collections!Yes, I do, Raymond.
Guys, when I told you I bought 50 watches in 2 months, I wasn't kidding. I know it seems crazy...but as Kollektor says, OCD collecting and watches are a fatal mix.
When will u take a family photo of all your collection? I'm looking forward to it!I have one ready to go!
But as my mother mentioned, look at all the negative energy the last collection of PAMs and straps got you. Maybe she's right. Some people take "showing" as "showing off"...
So, I don't know if I'll ever post it. Besides, I'm always adding to it, so it'll never be a complete collection photo! Perhaps I too will do a "How can you tell a Newb Collection from a Senior Member's Collection" post in 1 years time.
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Good luck to all on your "SURPRISE" \ we should keep this thread for showing what we received, so the posts are not scattered everywhere. Did anyone try to specify male/female? For mine I stated: Male, and my GF stated Female, not sure if this request is acknowledged either.
Good idea about the great re-uniting thread for pics.
Also, I did specify the gender, yes. And FWIW, I said "please please no bling-bling". I can't see myself wearing that Frankenblingtona with leopard jewels someone posted here...
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Not sure what time zone they mean, in china it is already the 1st, I would email them to find out, or just buy a watch, ask about the sale, and see what they say. It might be too late...it might not.
Not sure if this is bad form to reproduce this here, but here is his post on RWI:
"Summer End Sale - at US$19.99 u choose brand we choose watch Reply with quote
From now to end of this month, 2007-08-14 to 2007-08-31, with every order you place with www.watchsilix.com or www.silix-prime.com , you could opt to get a watch from www.watchsilix.com for additional US$19.99, you choose the brand, and we pick a watch from the brand. US$19.99 only, no additioanl shipping for it either. A good price for a happy suprise.
Please email us at silixprime@gmail.com."
As long as your email reads 31 August, go for it. That's what I'd say.
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I realize that this shot doesn't quite equal some of the board's finest photos. I have neither a sexy girlfriend's legs, nor am I about to put my foot in a light box. What you see is what you get, guys. In any case, thanks for letting me share this small slice of my memorable week.
This is me reading your post:
"Ouch!
OUCH!
Ooh...poor thing.
Yipes!
Aww (Wife/Oregon).
Isn't Oregon the most naturally beautiful State in America? Other than Hawaii, California, Florida, Washington, Vermont etc. etc. etc....
Mille Miglia & long shorts, just no!
Ouch!
Awww. Hehe. What a great guy."
Feel better. Great story, darling!
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FRIDAY
NARIKAA STRIKES AGAIN! Following Hambone's lead here is the Hublot Big Bang Aspen in faux white-ceramic against a sea of Bay of Biscayne blue. TeeJay will see this and freak!
A closeup of the rather nice dial. Mmm. Perfect for tanned arms! P.S.: I realised one thing when I took this photo yesterday. That my mother is the only other person on earth I know who doesn't think I'm crazy taking snapshots of my wrists at every opportunity.
SATURDAY
Here is my newly arrived Walter PVD strap on my DSN 112. Not too shabby! Plus you get a sneak peak of what I'll be wearing Sunday.
But first -- my trademarked cut-out shot of the strap, with Strap Culture PVD buckle.
SUNDAY
Sunday being bling-bling day, I'll trot out yet another new watch: the Chopard Happy Sport XL series, with rare yellow band.
Pretty as a picture! And that's because it is.
@Puggy: THE FLIEGER! That or the Steelfish yes. They'll both knock the socks off those cold-weather baskets up there.
@Star: HEY! Doral.
...went to play the Blue Monster there, but the green fees prevented a return. I made a 10 on that hole too... -
I'm sorry I missed this review, due to RWG being slow/down! Nice job, Andreww. You made me interested in my own Mini-Fiddy, easily my least liked rep watch because of QC issues.
That strap is perfect with it. Hmm!
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:clap2: The whole review is classic By-Tor, and it's really difficult to add praise that sounds novel, or genuine, that you must not have heard before, my darling. But truly, thank you for this! Coincidentally, we are in the market again for a Daytona (this time in white) so it couldn't have come at a better moment.
About the photo which stood out for me. How long did it take you to size it, so that it was visually perfect?? Incredible compare-contrast photo, By-Tor. You rock.
(EDIT: STEPHANE TOO, THANKS! Fancy the thoughtful delicacy of adding links so that By-Tor could wear it. What a gentleman)
@By-Tor: Gotta get me a copy of Photoshop. I use Paint...
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Vmena, FxrAndy, HE JUST REPLIED!
So if you guys don't get a reply soon, please let me know, since I have his "ear", as it were. Just about to pay now, so it's all systems go here.
Good luck! I did direct him to this post, so if you guys have any questions, post them -- Jay might see them.
@u31st: I wish I could give you the payment info he gave me, but I think that's streng verboten on the forum. However, I just emailed him my payment details, and said to please answer the past emails with pending orders. We'll see!
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HBBBatwatch
We have a coinage!! The Batwatch it is.
Wow, I feel like I was present when someone first coined the PAM 127, the Fiddy.
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Not sure if this is known on this site, but Jay of watchsilix.com and silix-prime.com (one of out trusted collectors) has a Summer Special. Buy one or more watches on either of his two sites above, and choose another watch for just U$19.99, which will come from the watchsilix.com site exclusively -- there's a catch, you choose the marque of watch, and he or his staff choose the exact model. It's random luck what you get.
It ends today, August 31. I'm assuming he would honour the orders emailed today, even though he hasn't personally responded to my order email last night...
I'm going for this Rolex Daydate, with my second choice of watch another Rollie. I suddenly felt like getting them:
http://www.watchsilix.com/product.asp?id=1455
(28 Euro. Probably costs 5 Euro in Guangzhou High Street, but not where I am. I just hope I don't get a bling-bling freakolex as my second watch)
Just thought you guys may want in on the Special too.
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I love the looks of it.
Are the hands hands and numbers luminous?
I had seen this watch before, and thought, EWW. But the more I look at it...the more it's growing on me.
Are Hublot Big Bangs my new Panerai? Not. But they are interesting watches.
English language question: Are the dots and numbers on the dial called 'indices'?Yes.
I believe in Sweden they are called "p r i c k s" right?
In other words, dots like "umlauts" are called this enormously amusing word to English ears.
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Pam 112H
Ma che cosa?? No nice straps arrived from the US yet, still the rep strap, Stephane?
P.S.: The AP RO is still the best watch I've seen you wearing. It does something very sexy to you...
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Bunch of focks if you ask me!!!
The Love Parade and all its equivalents are for me combined what Room 101, Dante's 4th Zone in the 9th Circle of Inferno (seated next to Judas Iscariot and John Wayne Gacy in his clown costume) and being condemned to watch The View for eternity, must be like.
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Hee Haw theme song antics aside, where are:
- Ubiquitous?
- Eunomians?
- Miss Understood?
- Rek001 (Rima)?
- Who else can you think of that has gone missing?
I see Gunnar Gran came back, thus shattering that vbarrett-GG urban legend (which I rather enjoyed actually).
@L-Dizzle: That's more alarming. I guess we can put Sashwatch into this category too then...hope it turns out well for you!
(NOTE: Correction on the dealer's name. Newbie apologies to the member from RWI!)
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Hot on the trail of this one, care to get a bit more specific? There are cues in those pics that indicate exactly what it is...
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Date-Calender Power Reserve in Yellow Gold?
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Erwinner, guys, I'll respond to the remaining comments tomorrow, but I had actually logged off when I saw that Timeconnection.biz -- Mario Paci, Toscana, etc. -- are running a 50% off special on all items, except Daily Specials.
Use this coupon at checkout:
50%_off_Special!
This is really a very special deal for all of you interested in quality Italian straps. And no, I won't be posting these specials all the time -- just thought this one was pretty special.
Wednesday only but I'm sure he'll discontinue it only when he wakes up in Texas, his time, Thursday.
UPDATE: Ooh, just noticed the second strap, the Vacchetta Nero is on super special for USD33.33 plus shipping! That would not be included in the 50% off, of course, but still a good price. Another interesting Daily Special one is a honey crocodile strap at 69.99.
Last day of August Weekend Wristcheck
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Thank you, Prof! It's been un succ